How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 166?

The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Griffin, walking right or left, or seated right or left with the inscription APOLLINI CONS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 166?

RIC V Gallienus 166 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus — RIC V Gallienus 166

Obverse

Reverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Gallienus 166

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.02g

Diameter

19mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

radiate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

GALLIENVS AVG

Head of Gallienus, radiate, right

Reverse

APOLLINI CONS AVG

Griffin, walking right or left, or seated right or left

About This Type

This RIC V Gallienus 166 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Griffin, walking right or left, or seated right or left. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.02g, 19mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Gallienus 166?: RIC V Gallienus 166 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Gallienus 166.
How do you identify RIC V Gallienus 166?: The obverse depicts Head of Gallienus, radiate, right with the inscription GALLIENVS AVG. The reverse depicts Griffin, walking right or left, or seated right or left with the inscription APOLLINI CONS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Gallienus 166?: RIC V Gallienus 166 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.02g, diameter 19mm, die axis 12 h, struck.